iPhone 15 Logic Board Replacement
Follow these instructions to either detach or substitute theThe main circuit board, containing the processor and other essential components, is referred to as the logic board.Within an iPhone 15.
- To finish the repair, obtain new back glass and screen adhesive.
Because a swollen battery presents a potential hazard, exercise caution and proceed with the replacement process as detailed in these instructions.
Because of Apple’s component pairing limitations, your iPhone’s operational capabilities are largely tied to the logic board; to prevent problems, utilize the Repair Assistant feature in iOS 18 when employing only genuine Apple parts. If non-paired components are used, complete functionality requires replacement of the following parts with compatible, paired versions.The main circuit board, containing the integrated circuits and components that control the device's functions, is referred to as the logic board.:
Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly
- To optimize battery health, ensure the charge level drops to a minimum of 75% remaining.A fully charged lithium-ion battery presents a potential safety risk..
- Disconnect all wires and cords connected to the device.
- Simultaneously press the power button and one of the volume buttons, then physically move the phone's power slider to initiate the shutdown process.
Step 2 | Tape over any cracks
- To prevent injury and simplify the repair process when the display or rear glass exhibits severe cracking, apply strips of packing tape, ensuring they overlap, across the damaged areas.
- Ensure a flat surface, approximately the size required for suction cup adhesion, exists close to the lower perimeter.
Step 3 | Mark your opening picks
- To avoid potential damage to your device, ensure the opening pick doesn't extend beyond a safe depth; a mark on the pick will help you monitor its insertion.
- Determine the dimension using an appropriate measuring tool.Three millimeters.Using a permanent marker, clearly indicate the opening point on the pick.
- Alternative corner markings, using the same measurement tools, can be added to the remaining corners of the pick.
- Securely affix a coin to the tip of a pick using adhesive tape.Three millimeters.Beginning at the very end, proceed from that point.
Step 4 | Remove the pentalobe screws
Employ a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to detach the pair of screws.Screws measuring 7.7 millimeters in length.Flanking the charging port are components on both the left and right sides.
Step 5 | Heat the bottom edge
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and avoid excessive force to prevent damage to the bolt head.Utilize a device designed to emit warm air, typically employing a heating element and fan, ensuring the airflow remains directed and controlled to avoid unintended displacement of surrounding components.orApply warmth using a device that generates heated air.Apply heat to the lower screen perimeter until its surface reaches a temperature that is comfortable to touch.
- Ensure the device's temperature remains below the specified maximum.Excessive heat can compromise the battery's integrity and cause irreversible harm.
Step 6 | Insert an opening pick
- Using a suction handle, carefully draw the screen's lower edge upward.
- Apply firm, consistent upward pressure to the handle to separate the screen assembly from its surrounding frame.
- Using a prying tool, carefully introduce its tip into the separation.
Step 7 | Screen information
- Exercise caution while carefully separating the screen from its housing in subsequent steps, paying particular attention to areas where adhesive is present.
- Two thin, easily damaged wires secure the display assembly to the device; locate the first one positioned directly above the mute button, and the second approximately midway between the volume down button and the phone's lower edge.
- To prevent damage, exercise caution when working near the numerous spring contacts lining the phone's edge; ensure your tool does not exceed the recommended insertion depth in these areas, as doing so could deform the contacts.
Step 8 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive
- Ensure the opening pick does not penetrate beyondThree millimeters.Position the component along the lower perimeter.
- Using a pick, gently work along the lower edge, moving it back and forth to release the adhesive bond.
- To stop the adhesive from bonding prematurely, maintain a pick in the lower right section.
Step 9 | Heat the right edge
Apply thermal energy.Apply firm, even pressure to the screen's right side, continuing until the surface reaches a temperature detectable by touch.
Step 10 | Position the opening pick
- Ensure the pick's insertion depth remains limited toFive millimeters.Position yourself on the component's right-hand side.
- Using a pick, carefully work your way along the lower-right edge of the display, moving towards the power button, until you encounter a rigid barrier indicating the location of a retaining clip.
- Position the tool with its planar side against the display surface.
Step 11 | Release the right clip
Using one hand, grip the pick and rotate it to widen the space separating the screen from the frame; then, disengage the right clip.
Position a second opening pick adjacent to the initial pick.
Step 12 | Separate the right edge adhesive
Position the first pick so its tip rests against the lower right edge of the display.
Using the second pick, carefully work it into the screen's upper-right corner to release the adhesive bond.
Maintain the picks in place to stop the adhesive from bonding again.
Step 13 | Heat the top edge
Apply heat to the screen's upper border until its surface reaches a temperature that is comfortable to touch.
Step 14 | Separate the top right corner adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool beyond the specified depth.Three millimeters.Position the component along the uppermost boundary.
- Position a third opening pick directly above the prior one, placing it in the upper-right corner.
- Using a pick, carefully work your way along the top edge, starting at the top right corner, until you encounter the obstruction of the top left screen clip.
Step 15 | Release the top edge clips
- Position the pick with its planar surface against the display.
- Using a pick, rotate it to disengage the screen clip located on the top left side.
- Using a pick, move it to the upper left corner.
Step 16 | Heat the left edge
Apply heat to the screen's left side until its surface reaches a temperature comfortable enough to be touched.
Step 17 | Separate the left edge adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool past the specified depth.Three millimeters.To prevent damage, maneuver along the left side, carefully bypassing the two cables that connect the display assembly to the device.
- Using a pick, carefully work your way around the upper-left corner of the screen and down the left side to disengage the retaining clips and loosen the adhesive bond.
Step 18 | Swing open the screen
- Carefully pivot the display assembly away from the left side of the device.
- Carefully inspect the screen's edges for any remaining adhesive or obstructions like clips that may be preventing smooth movement; if resistance is encountered, re-examine the entire border.
Step 19 | Unfasten the front sensor connector cover
Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and avoid over-tightening when re-installation, as excessive force can damage the threads.Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver.Detach the component.A screw measuring 0.9 millimeters in length.Ensure the front sensor connector cover is firmly in place.
Step 20 | Remove the cover
- Carefully pry the cover upward using tweezers.Ensure a perpendicular alignment, forming a 90-degree angle..
- Carefully disengage the cover by releasing its retention from the logic board.
- Detach the protective housing.
Step 21 | Disconnect the front sensor
Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver to carefully apply pressure.Use a specialized tool designed for prying, often referred to as an opening pick.Depress the connector to release and separate the front sensor.
Step 22 | Unfasten the screen connector cover
Employ a Y000 tri-point screwdriver to detach theA screw measuring 0.9 millimeters in length.Ensure the screen connector cover is firmly in place.
Step 23 | Remove the cover
- Carefully detach the cover from the logic board's hook by gently raising it with tweezers.
- Detach the protective housing.
Step 24 | Disconnect the screen
Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver to carefully apply pressure.Use a specialized tool designed for prying, referred to as an opening pick.Using a prying tool, release the connector to separate the screen.
Step 25 | Remove the screen
Carefully detach the display panel, ensuring no damage occurs.
Step 26 | Flip your iPhone over
- Position the device face down on a microfiber cloth to safeguard the internal components during the repair process.
Step 27 | Heat the bottom edge
- Apply heat evenly along the lower perimeter of the rear glass panel using a hair dryer or heat gun, continuing until the surface feels warm.To prevent heat-related damage to the battery, avoid excessive temperatures during this procedure.
Step 28 | Insert an opening pick
- Using a suction handle, secure it firmly to the lower edge of the rear glass panel.
- Apply firm, consistent upward pressure to the handle to separate the rear glass from the frame.Carefully slide the pointed end of a prying tool into the separation.
Step 29 | Back glass information
- Exercise caution while separating the adhesive that holds the rear glass in place during the subsequent procedures, specifically avoiding damage to these locations.
- Handle the thin wire with care.Carefully join the rear glass to the device's frame, positioning it near the volume down button; avoid inserting tools in this area to prevent damage to the internal cable.
- Several electrical connections utilize a spring mechanism.Carefully work your tool around the device's edges, ensuring it doesn't exceed the depth specified in the instructions to prevent contact damage.
Step 30 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive
- Ensure the opening pick does not penetrate beyondFive millimeters.Position the component along the lower perimeter.
- Using a pick, gently work along the lower border, moving it back and forth to release the adhesive bond.
- To stop the adhesive from bonding again, maintain a pick in the lower right area.
Step 31 | Heat the right edge
Apply heat toThe right-hand vertical perimeter of the rear glass panel.Ensure the component reaches a surface temperature that is perceptible upon contact.
Step 32 | Separate the bottom right corner adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool beyond the specified depth.Seven millimeters.Position yourself on the right-hand side.
- Carefully maneuver a pick along the lower right edge, inserting it between the casing and back glass, and advance it toward the volume down button; you will encounter a firm resistance indicating the location of a sizable clip that holds the back glass in place.
- To prevent damage to the wireless charging cable, ensure cutting stops before reaching the volume buttons.
- Maintain the tool's position within the gap to stop the adhesive from bonding again.
Step 33 | Heat the left edge
Apply heat to the left side of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.
Step 34 | Separate the left edge adhesive
- Avoid pushing the pick past the left-hand border.Five millimeters..
- Position another opening pick along the lower margin.
- Using a prying motion, move the second pick in a circular path encompassing the lower left corner.
- Using the pick, gently move it upwards toward the upper left edge to release the adhesive bond.
- Maintain the tool's position within the gap to avoid the adhesive bonding together.
Step 35 | Heat the top edge
Apply heat to the upper perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.
Step 36 | Separate the top edge adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool beyond the specified depth.Three millimeters.Position the component along the uppermost boundary.
- Using your second opening pick, move it in a circular motion from the upper left to the upper right area to release the adhesive bond.
- Expect to perceive audible clicking sounds and a slight sensation of movement as the uppermost pair of retaining clips disengage.
- Maintain the positioning of this tool to avoid the adhesive bonding again.
Step 37 | Heat the top right corner
Apply heat to the upper right quadrant of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.
Step 38 | Separate the top right corner adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool beyond the specified depth.Four millimeters.Position yourself on the right-hand side.
- Using the second opening pick, maneuver it to the upper right corner, then advance it toward the volume up button to release the adhesive bond.
Step 39 | Open the back glass
- Carefully raise the rear glass panel, pivoting it away from the device's body on the right side.
- Carefully inspect the entire edge of the rear glass, as resistance may indicate unreleased clips or remaining adhesive.
- To prevent cable stress, support the rear glass on an elevated platform during the repair.
Step 40 | Unfasten the lower connector cover
Carefully organize all screws during disassembly, noting their original locations to ensure correct reassembly.
Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and wear safety glasses to protect against potential debris.Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver.Detach the pair of fasteners.Screws measuring 1.3 millimeters in length.Ensure the lower connector cover is firmly in place.
Step 41 | Remove the lower connector cover
- Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Move the cover upwards to release its connection from the logic board.
- Detach the protective housing.
Step 42 | Disconnect the battery
- Using one hand, maintain the back glass in a vertical position and pivot it slightly to expose the battery press connector, located immediately beneath the volume buttons.
- The connector's head features embossed plus and minus markings.
- Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver to carefully apply pressure.Use a specialized tool designed for prying, often referred to as a pick.Using a prying tool, carefully release and detach the battery press connector from the logic board.
Step 43 | Unfasten the middle connector cover
Employ a Y000 tri-point screwdriver to detach theA screw measuring 0.9 millimeters in length.Affix the middle connector cover, ensuring it is properly aligned and fastened.
Step 44 | Remove the cover
- Carefully slide a spudger's flat end, or your fingertip, along the top edge of the cover, directing the movement downwards to release the retaining clips.
- Detach the protective housing.
Step 45 | Disconnect the wireless charging coil
Employ a 5/32-inch hex key to loosen the retaining screw, ensuring you maintain a firm grip on the component to prevent movement during the process and avoid potential damage.Use a specialized tool designed for prying, often referred to as an opening pick.Carefully use a prying tool to release and detach the wireless charging coil and NFC connector.
Step 46 | Remove the back glass
Carefully detach the rear glass panel, ensuring no damage occurs.
Step 47 | Remove the upper connector cover
- Employ the specified tool to proceed.Use a Y000-sized tri-point screwdriver.Use a screwdriver to detach the upper connector cover by unscrewing the two screws, each measuring 1.3 mm in length.
- Carefully detach the cover.
Step 48 | Disconnect the front camera and sensors
Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver to carefully apply pressure.Use a specialized tool designed for prying, referred to as an opening pick.Using the appropriate tool, release the locking mechanisms on all three connectors to separate the antenna, front sensors, and front camera assemblies.
Step 49 | Remove the front camera and sensors
Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Carefully use your fingers to extract the front-facing camera and associated sensors from the frame's indentation, ensuring complete removal.
Step 50 | Disconnect the earpiece speaker
Carefully use the pointed end of a prying tool to release and detach the earpiece speaker connector by gently lifting it away from its socket.
Step 51 | Unfasten the earpiece speaker
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and wear safety glasses to protect against potential debris.Use a Phillips head screwdriver with a 000 size tip.Five screws, each fastening the earpiece speaker in place, must be detached.
Use two screws, each measuring 1.1 millimeters in length.
Use three screws, each measuring 1.6 millimeters in length.
Step 52 | Remove the earpiece speaker
- Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Carefully use your fingers to disengage the earpiece speaker from the phone's top edge, allowing the gasket to separate from the frame.
- Carefully detach the earpiece speaker component.
Step 53 | Separate the battery cable
Apply a small amount of adhesive.Fasten the battery cable to the logic board using the specified screw, ensuring proper alignment and torque of 3.5 in-lbs with a 1.5mm hex driver, and observe the warning against over-tightening to prevent damage to the board or connector.
- Using an opening pick, carefully disengage the battery cable from the logic board by gently sliding the pick between the two.
Step 54 | Disconnect the volume buttons
- Employ the pointed end of a screwdriver to gently depress the retaining clip, ensuring the clip remains secure until the 3mm screw is fully removed with the Phillips #2 head screwdriver, and exercise caution to prevent damage to surrounding components.Use a specialized tool designed for prying, often referred to as an opening pick.Using a prying tool, release and detach the volume button connector.
Step 55 | Disconnect the power button
- Carefully detach the connector that links to the power button.
Step 56 | Disconnect the rear cameras and antenna
Carefully detach the connectors for the rear cameras and antenna press, ensuring all connections are released.Observe a total of three electrical connections.The combined quantity is.
Step 57 | Disconnect the eSIM, Taptic Engine, and charging port
Carefully detach the three connectors—those for the eSIM, Taptic Engine, and charging port—to release them.
Step 58 | Unfasten the logic board
- A screw, measuring 2.9 millimeters in length, is required.
- A screw, measuring 3.9 millimeters in length, is required.
- Use three screws, each measuring 3.5 mm in length.
Step 59 | Remove the logic board
- Carefully extract the logic board by grasping its upper edge and sliding it away from the cable assembly.
- Carefully detach the logic board, ensuring all connections are fully disengaged.
Step 60 | End of disassembly
Having finished the disassembly process, proceed with the following instructions to reassemble the device.
To ensure a secure connection, position the connector precisely above its receptacle and apply even pressure, initially on one side using a fingertip or spudger, followed by the opposite side, until you hear a distinct click indicating it is properly seated; avoid excessive force, and if alignment proves difficult, readjust the connector's position before attempting reconnection.
Step 61 | Place the logic board
Position the logic board within its designated space in the frame, ensuring the nine press connectors are situated over the board.
Step 62 | Install the logic board screws
- Employ the specified tool to proceed.Use the provided standoff driver.Using the provided Phillips head screwdriver, fasten the logic board to the chassis with the five standoff screws, ensuring they are tightened to a torque of 4 in-lbs.
- A screw, measuring 2.9 millimeters in length, is required.
- A screw, measuring 3.9 millimeters in length, is required.
- Use three screws, each measuring 3.5 mm in length.
- Ensure a suitable replacement is available if the specified component is missing.Use the provided standoff driver to secure the component.Employing a slender, flathead screwdriver is acceptable, but exercise caution to avoid damaging the screw heads' delicate recesses.
Step 63 | Connect the press connectors
- Employ the provided 3/8-inch socket wrench to tighten the fastener to a torque of 12-14 ft-lbs, ensuring you observe all safety precautions regarding eye protection and the potential for pinched fingers.Use a spudger.Carefully join the eight press connectors, ensuring no fingers are positioned in the connection path.
- Carefully depress the power button, ensuring it is fully engaged and that no debris obstructs its movement.
- Adjust the audio output level by pressing the volume button.
- A total of three connectors secure the rear cameras and antenna assembly.
- Carefully handle the embedded subscriber identity module, ensuring no damage occurs during manipulation, as it measures 5mm x 2.5mm x 0.33mm and requires specialized tools for removal and installation.
- The haptic feedback actuator, commonly referred to as the Taptic Engine, is a component responsible for generating tactile sensations.
- Carefully inspect the charging port for any visible damage, debris, or corrosion, noting its dimensions are approximately 12mm x 5mm x 3mm, and use a non-conductive tool to gently clear any obstructions; be aware that improper handling can damage the connector pins.
- Defer connection of the battery press connector for the time being.
Step 64 | Place the earpiece speaker
Carefully position the earpiece speaker gasket so it sits precisely within the designated sound channel.
Align the earpiece speaker with the frame, ensuring it makes full contact and sits flush.
Align the earpiece speaker with the frame, ensuring it makes full contact and sits flush.
Step 65 | Install the earpiece speaker screws
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you apply consistent torque to prevent damage to the threaded shaft and observe a maximum torque of 15 ft-lbs; be aware that the spring clip may dislodge during this process.Use a Phillips head screwdriver, size 000.Using the Phillips head screwdriver, fasten the earpiece speaker in place with the five screws, ensuring each is tightened to a torque of 1.2 Nm.
- Use screws, each measuring 1.1 millimeters in length.
- Use three screws, each measuring 1.6 millimeters in length.
Step 66 | Install the front camera assembly
- Carefully position the front camera assembly so it fits snugly within the designated cavity on the device frame.
Position the assembly on a level surface, ensuring it rests horizontally.
Step 67 | Connect the assemblies
- Employ the tool's planar edge.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.To establish the electrical connection between the front-facing camera and the earpiece speaker, manually join their respective connectors.
Ensure the iPhone's display assembly is properly seated and secured, verifying all connection points are engaged.The millimeter wave antennaEstablish an electrical connection to this component.
Step 68 | Install the upper connector cover
- Position the cover onto the logic board, ensuring the screw holes are precisely matched.
Employ the provided 3/8-inch socket wrench to tighten the fastener to a torque of 18 Nm, ensuring you observe all safety precautions outlined in section 4.2 regarding eye protection and potential pinch points.Use a Y000-sized tri-point screwdriver.Secure the pair using the provided fasteners.Screws measuring 1.3 millimeters in length.Ensure the upper connector cover is firmly in place.
Step 69 | Remove the back glass adhesive
- Exercise caution to prevent harm to any of the components.Resilient metal contactsWhile removing debris from the frame.
- Before finalizing the phone's reassembly, verify the repair's functionality by temporarily reconnecting the battery and back glass, then activating the device to confirm expected operation. Following this test, deactivate the phone, detach the battery and back glass, and proceed with the remaining assembly steps.
- To eliminate the challenging adhesive residue on your phone, which can be hard to fully remove, use heat if you encounter difficulty during the removal process.Utilize a device designed to emit warm, directed airflow, ensuring its wattage is no greater than 1500, and maintain a safe operating distance of at least six inches from the component being dried to prevent overheating or damage.orApply heat using a tool designed to generate warm air, ensuring the temperature remains consistent..
- Carefully insert the tip of the tool into.Use a plastic spudger.Apply firm, even pressure while smoothing the adhesive with a rolling motion until it reaches a consistency allowing for manipulation using tweezers.
- Carefully remove the adhesive from the phone's surface using tweezers.
Step 70
- Remaining adhesive will negatively impact the iPhone's water resistance; ensure complete cleaning of the frame.
- To protect the tip and prevent scratching, cover it with a clean, non-abrasive microfiber cloth or lint-free cloth.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Dampen the cleaning cloth with several drops of isopropyl alcohol, ensuring the alcohol concentration exceeds 90%.
- Using a cloth, remove adhesive residue by wiping consistently in a single direction around the frame's edges.
- Allow several minutes for any remaining alcohol to fully dissipate before continuing the repair.
Step 71 | Orient the adhesive
Position the adhesive strip adjacent to the device, utilizing existing openings to ensure precise alignment.Resilient metal contactsConfirm the rear camera's adhesive alignment before proceeding.
Variations in appearance are possible for the adhesive product.
Step 72 | Apply the adhesive
- Because the adhesive bonds immediately upon contact, any repositioning attempts will require complete removal and replacement with fresh adhesive.
- Starting at the lower edge, gently lift the backing liner using the provided pull tab, exposing only a portion of the adhesive surface without completely separating the liner.
- Carefully position the adhesive's lower edge within the designated groove on the frame, ensuring proper alignment with the iPhone.Resilient metal contactsEnsure the features are positioned so they correspond precisely with the openings in the liner.
Step 73
Carefully position the adhesive, then apply even pressure across its length along the lower edge using the spudger’s flat end or a fingertip.
Step 74
- As you remove the adhesive backing, ensure firm contact with the iPhone's frame edges.
- Properly positioning the lower edge of the adhesive ensures the side and top edges will automatically align correctly; otherwise, discard the adhesive and repeat the process using fresh adhesive.
- Should the adhesive strip be incorrectly positioned and a replacement isn't immediately available, the iPhone can be reassembled and used as normal without the adhesive; however, be aware that the device’s water resistance will be reduced until replacement adhesive is applied.
Step 75 | Press the adhesive into place
- Verify correct liner positioning by confirming that each spring contact and the rear camera are situated within their designated openings; if misaligned, discard the adhesive and repeat the process using a fresh liner sheet.
- Carefully apply pressure along the frame's edges with the spudger's flat side to secure the adhesive.
- Avoid contact with the spring terminals extending through the pink liner.
Step 76 | Remove the top liner
- Carefully peel away the adhesive backing layer.
- The liner's construction varies based on the adhesive used; it may consist of several sections or be a continuous piece.
Step 77 | Prop up the back glass
- To prevent damage, secure the rear glass on the right side of the iPhone by placing a stable support, such as a box, beneath it to hold the display assembly.
- Employ the tool's planar edge.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.To establish a wireless charging connection, first engage the wireless charging coil connector, subsequently securing the battery connector.
Step 78 | Place the middle connector cover
Position the connector cover centrally over the wireless charging coil's connector, ensuring a slight extension beyond the logic board's lower clip opening.
Step 79
- Apply downward pressure to the cover using a fingertip.
- Apply downward pressure and then move the cover in an upward direction, ensuring the metal clips align and engage with their corresponding locations on the logic board.
Step 80 | Place the lower connector cover
- Carefully position the upper edge of the lower connector cover and secure it within its designated slot on the logic board, utilizing tweezers for precise manipulation.
- Position the lower connector cover so it overlaps the press connectors.
Step 81 | Install the cover screws
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you apply consistent torque to prevent damage to the threaded insert and observe a maximum torque of 18 ft-lbs.Use a Y000-sized screwdriver with a three-pronged tip.Secure the component using the specified fasteners, ensuring proper alignment with the designated mounting points and adhering to the torque specifications of 4.5 Nm.A screw measuring 0.9 millimeters in length.Affix the central connector cover, ensuring it is properly aligned and fastened.
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to tighten the fastener to a torque of 15 Nm, ensuring caution is exercised to prevent damage to the retaining clip.Use a Y000-sized screwdriver with a three-pronged tip.Secure the pair using the provided fasteners.Screws measuring 1.3 millimeters in length.Fasten the lower connector cover, ensuring it remains flush and properly aligned.
Step 82 | Remove the final adhesive liners
Carefully detach the lower frame's pull tabs, located close to the charging port, using either tweezers or your fingertips.
Step 83
Carefully peel back the thin liner, exposing the adhesive on the left and top sides of the frame.
Step 84
- Position the replacement back glass above the device, ensuring it doesn't contact the adhesive to allow access to the remaining adhesive strips located on the right side.
- Carefully detach any remaining liners from the right side of the device, employing either tweezers or your fingertips.
Step 85 | Install the back glass
- Align the back glass flat against the frame’s surface, applying even pressure until the retaining clips click into place.
- Apply even pressure along the edges of the rear glass to secure all retaining clips.
Step 86 | Heat the back glass
- Warm the perimeter of the rear glass by applying heat with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun until the surface reaches a temperature that is comfortable to touch.
- Apply consistent, even pressure encompassing the entire edge of the rear glass panel.
Step 87 | Remove the screen adhesive
- Exercise caution to prevent any harm to the spring contacts during the cleaning process.
- Before reassembling the device, verify the repair's functionality by attaching the display and powering on the phone, confirming all features operate correctly.
- Following the power-down sequence, proceed with the remaining assembly steps.
- To eliminate the challenging removal of adhesive and any resulting residue from your phone, use a hair dryer or heat gun to gently warm the area if necessary.
- Carefully lift the screen adhesive with a spudger, creating enough space to securely grip it with tweezers.
- Carefully detach the adhesive securing the iPhone's edges by gently lifting it with tweezers or your fingertips, working all the way around.
Step 88
- To maintain the iPhone's water resistance, meticulously remove all traces of leftover material from the frame.
- Using a microfiber or lint-free cloth, apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol—ensure it’s a concentration exceeding 90%—to the cloth and then wrap the cloth around the tip of a spudger.
- Using a cloth, remove any remaining adhesive by gently wiping along the frame's edges, maintaining a consistent direction.
- Allow several minutes for any remaining alcohol to fully dissipate before continuing the repair.
Step 89 | Orient the adhesive
Carefully position the adhesive strip adjacent to the device, aligning its openings with the spring contact recesses and the front-facing camera to ensure proper orientation.
- Variations in appearance are possible for the adhesive material.
Step 90 | Apply the adhesive
Because the adhesive bonds immediately upon contact, any adjustments after placement are impossible; instead, the application must be completely removed and redone using fresh adhesive.
- Initiate the liner removal process by grasping the designated pull tab and gently separating the backing from the adhesive, beginning at the lower edge, ensuring the liner remains partially attached.
- Ensure the back liner remains displaced, then precisely position the adhesive's visible border against the iPhone's lower frame edge.
Step 91
Ensure proper positioning of the adhesive.Apply firm, even pressure along the entire lower edge using the flat side of a spudger or a fingertip.
Step 92
Carefully remove the protective backing from the adhesive material.Ensure the adhesive is firmly seated against the entire perimeter of the iPhone's frame by applying pressure.
- Proper alignment of the adhesive's bottom edge ensures the side and top edges will automatically seat correctly.
- To correct any misalignment of the adhesive, discard the existing material and reapply with fresh adhesive.
- Should the adhesive strip be improperly positioned and a replacement isn't immediately available, the iPhone can be reassembled and operated normally without it; however, be aware that the device's water resistance will be reduced until replacement adhesive is applied.
Step 93 | Press the adhesive into place
- Verify correct liner placement by confirming that each spring contact and the front camera are situated within their designated openings; if misaligned, discard the adhesive and begin the process again using a fresh sheet.
- Employ the tool's planar, non-pointed end toUse a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Ensure the adhesive strip makes full contact across its entire perimeter by applying even pressure.
- Exercise caution to avoid applying pressure to the camera module, spring contacts, or any other internal parts.
Step 94 | Remove the top liner
- Carefully guide the tip of the screwdriver into the designated recess.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Locate the opening beneath the top liner at the frame's lower edge.
- Carefully disengage the liner from the frame by gently levering it upwards, creating enough space to subsequently grasp and hold the liner with your hands.
- Carefully locate the pull tab, noting its position can vary; ensure you detach the complete, larger top liner, avoiding separation of the thinner layers beneath.
Step 95
Carefully separate the upper protective layer and discard it.
Step 96 | Prop up the screen
Carefully position the display against the left side of the iPhone’s chassis, securing it with a thin, flexible opening tool.Enclose the component within a rectangular container.Use a robust and stable prop, such as a block of wood or comparable item, to hold the display in place.
Step 97 | Connect the screen
- Employ the tool's flattened edge.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.To establish electrical contact between the display assembly and the front sensor connector, manually join them.
Step 98
- Position the screen connector cover so its upper edge aligns with the corresponding slot on the frame, then apply pressure to secure it.
Step 99
- Secure the front sensor connector cover by sliding it into the designated slot on the frame.Ensure a vertical alignment forming a right angle.Position the cover atop the press connector.
Step 100 | Install the cover screws
- Secure the two components with a Y000 tri-point screwdriver.Screws measuring 0.9 millimeters in lengthEnsure the front sensor connector and screen connector covers are properly fastened.
Step 101 | Remove the final adhesive liners
- Carefully detach the liners now, noting that doing so will reveal the complete adhesive surface; avoid any contact with this exposed adhesive.
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and avoid over-tightening when reinstallation, as excessive force can damage the threads.Use a spudger.Carefully use a tool or your fingers to detach the pull tabs located in the lower right corner of the frame.
Step 102
Carefully peel back the thin liner, measuring approximately the width of the right edge and the full length of the top edge, to expose the adhesive on the frame.
Step 103
Carefully detach the liner from the frame's lower boundary.
Step 104
- Carefully position the screen above the phone, ensuring it doesn't contact the adhesive, to allow access to the remaining liner located on the left side.
- Employ pliers to grasp.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar instruments for manipulation.Carefully use your fingers to detach the last adhesive liner from the phone's left side.
Step 105 | Place the screen
- Carefully align the screen's surface with the frame, then apply even pressure to secure the clips and ensure they lock into place.
- Apply even pressure along the screen's edges to secure the retaining clips.
Step 106 | Heat the screen
- Use a heat gun to warm the screen's perimeter, facilitating proper adhesion.Use a specialized iOpener tool to gently warm the adhesive securing the device's casing.Apply heat with a hair dryer or heat gun until the surface reaches a temperature you can comfortably feel with your hand.
- To ensure a strong adhesive bond, utilize screen vise clamps if available; otherwise, proceed with alternative securing methods detailed below.
Step 107 | Press the screen
Ensure uniform pressure across the iPhone’s surface during reassembly and bonding of the screen to the frame, taking into consideration the camera module's protrusion.
- Using the iPhone's original packaging, position the lid on a level surface.
- Since the original packaging is unavailable, proceed to the alternative procedure instead.
Position the iPhone, camera lens facing upward, within the box's lid, ensuring the camera bump aligns with the designated indentation.
- Employ an object approximately the dimensions of a standard iPhone in height and width, but exceeding the box's side walls in vertical length. Position this object atop the iPhone, then add several substantial weights on top of it.
Allow the components to remain undisturbed for a minimum of thirty minutes; reduce the required time if the items are particularly lightweight, and for optimal results, maintain the stacked configuration overnight.
Step 108
Lacking the original packaging, use the subsequent three steps to apply uniform pressure to the display.
- Position the iPhone on a level, non-abrasive surface with the display facing downward.
- To prevent damage to the rear glass's surface, affix masking tape across its exterior.
Step 109
- To ensure uniform pressure during adhesion, distribute small, flat items—such as coins or objects of comparable thickness—along the tape's perimeter, positioned at regular intervals.
- Ensure the combined thickness of the shims creates a uniform elevation exceeding the camera module's protrusion.
Step 110
- To apply downward pressure equivalent to that of a substantial weight, position several books or similar heavy items directly on top of the iPhone.
- To prevent marking or damage, avoid placing the coins directly onto delicate or valuable surfaces.
- Allow the items to remain undisturbed for a minimum of thirty minutes; reduce the duration needed if the objects are heavy. For optimal results, maintain the stacked arrangement overnight.
Step 111 | Install the pentalobe screws
Secure the two components with a P2 pentalobe driver.The dimension is seven point seven millimeters.Secure the charging port with the two long screws, one on each side.